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Jim Sutton papers

 File
Identifier: 121.616
Abstract This folder contains materials created by Jim Sutton relating to the 1974 Avalon Hill game Rise and Decline of the Third Reich. Sutton and four of his high school classmates played this game in order to write a paper for their Government and Free Enterprise class during Sutton's 1974-1975 senior year at Cortez High School in Phoenix, Arizona. These materials include a copy of their paper, titled "World War II: A 20/20 Hindsight View," as well as copies of pages from Sutton's yearbook and a...
Dates: 1974-1975, 2020

Joel Billings’ Strategic Simulations, Inc. (SSI) papers

 Collection — Box: 1-3
Identifier: 112.1517
Abstract

Joel Billings’ Strategic Simulations, Inc. (SSI) papers are a compilation of corporate records from Strategic Simulations, Inc. (SSI). The bulk of the materials are dated between 1979 and 1996.

Dates: 1976 - 2001; Majority of material found within 1979 - 1996

Joel Cohen Disneyana collection

 Collection — Box: 1-3
Identifier: 115.2645
Abstract

The Joel Cohen Disneyana collection is a compilation of correspondence, photographs, and more relating to Joel Cohen’s Disneyana collection. The bulk of the materials are dated between 1975 and 2001.

Dates: 1942 - 2005; Majority of material found within 1975 - 2001

John Burgeson papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 112.7212
Abstract

The John Burgeson papers are a compilation of computer printouts of game simulations, notes, correspondence, and an essay related to Burgeson’s baseball-simulation game, “BBC Program.” The bulk of the materials are from between late 1960 and 1963. Digital files are also part of this collection.

Dates: 1947 - 2012; Majority of material found within 1960 - 1963

John Szczepaniak papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 111.1448
Abstract

This collection contains two original audio cassettes of interviews with video game developers and a digital copy of an article in a video game journal. The digitized audio from these cassettes (on DVD and digital files) has also been included in this collection.

Dates: 2006; 2013

John Szeder papers

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 124.3846
Abstract

The John Szeder papers document Szeder's work as a developer and engineer in the electronic and mobile game industry. The materials consist of contracts, royalty statements, and Game Developers Conference session materials. The materials date from 2001 to 2005.

Dates: 2001-2005

Jordan Mechner papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 114.1911
Abstract

The Jordan Mechner papers are a compilation of game design documentation, notes, reference material, drawings, film, video, photographs, source code, business records, legal documents, correspondence, and marketing materials created and retained by Jordan Mechner during his career in the video game industry. The bulk of the materials are dated between 1984 and 1999.

Dates: 1913 - 2016; Majority of material found within 1984 - 1999

Joseph A. Weisbecker licensing agreement documentation

 File — Box: Individual Manuscripts
Identifier: 121.1207b
Abstract

The Joseph A. Weisbecker licensing agreement documentatio folder contains agreements between Weisbecker and Cadaco, along with correspondence and a separate agreement between Cadaco and Milton Bradley, for the game Decisions! Decisions!. The game was published by Cadaco in 1969.

Dates: 1968 - 1971

Joseph H. Wyman papers

 Collection — Box: 1-3
Identifier: 117.8000
Abstract

The Joseph H. Wyman papers are a collection of research notes, presentations, photographs, slides, and audio recordings relating to the history of circuses.

Dates: 1947 - 1978; Majority of material found within 1960 - 1970

Joshua Marks papers

 Collection — Box: 1-5
Identifier: 121.285
Abstract

The Joshua Marks papers are a compilation of documentation relating to Marks’ roles at The Learning Company and Electronic Arts. Materials include notes, memos, reports, newsletters, project development documentation, market research materials, and more. The materials are dated between 1984 and 1997.

Dates: 1984 - 1997

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Coleman, Elizabeth Ann, 1941- 4
Fedesna, Ken 4
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Horlick, Gordon 4
Maxis (Firm) 4
Microsoft Corporation 4
Sackson, Sid 4
Sony Interactive Entertainment, Inc. 4
TSR Hobbies, Inc. 4
United Manufacturing Co. 4
Williams, Harry E. 4
Williams, Ken 4
3M Company 3
Apple Computer, Inc. 3
Arneson, Dave, 1947-2009 3
Atari Games (Firm) 3
Avalon Hill Game Company 3
Baer, Ralph H. 3
Brøderbund 3
Bushnell, Nolan 3
CAPCOM Co. 3
Chicago Coin Machine Co. 3
Fisher-Price (Firm) 3
Hallmark Cards, Inc. 3
Hawkins, Trip 3
Hotra, Anne S., 1915-2018 3
Ideal Toy Corporation 3
Konami, Inc. 3
Kulas, Charlie 3
Parker, George Swinnerton, 1866-1952 3
Penguin Software 3
Ritchie, Mark 3
SSI (Firm) 3
Selchow & Righter 3
Sierra Entertainment, Inc 3
Smith, Robert ("Bob") Charles 3
Stern Electronics, Inc. 3
Stern Pinball, Inc. 3
Time Warner, Interactive Group 3
University of Pennsylvania. Department of Folklore and Folklife 3
Van Doren, Charles 3
Vice, Kathryn Joan ("Kathy") 3
Walt Disney Company 3
Walt Disney Productions 3
Williams, Roberta 3
Accolade, Inc. 2
Allied Leisure Industries, Inc. 2
American Folklore Society 2
Angle, Charles E. 2
Angle, Ida Jane (Motley), 1857-1929 2
Anspach, Ralph 2
BBC Television 2
Barry & Enright Productions 2
Barry, Jack, 1918-1984 2
Berlyn, Michael, 1949-2023 2
Berry, Danielle Paula 2
Blumenthal, Howard 2
Brockman, Michael 2
Brown, Stuart L. 2
Bunten Berry, Dani 2
Bunten, Dan 2
CBS, Inc. 2
Carlston, Doug 2
Cheng, Regan 2
Chew, Jacinda 2
Coleman, Dorothy Elizabeth (Smith), 1909-2000 2